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10 Students Reveal Their New Year's Resolutions

More revision, less Netflix, and trying to stress less about the little things...

by
Holly Sawyer

First Published:

18 Dec 2014

Our student blogger Holly asked 9 Year 13s and one uni student to share their New Year's resolutions for 2015...

1. Wallis Moore

Wallis: "My New Year’s resolutions are to not procrastinate and maintain an optimistic state of mind. I feel that this school year I have left my work until the last minute, which always makes me more stressed. I used to be really proactive but since the summer I have become lazy!"

2. Holly Sawyer

Holly: "My New Year’s resolution is to stress less. I’ve chosen this resolution because - normally around exam time - my stress levels increase and I don’t really know how to deal with them in a good manner. Hopefully in the future this won't happen and I can carry on with my revision happily; I’ve been given some good advice so hopefully I will be fine for next year's exams!"

3. Emma Dyer

Emma: "My New Year's resolution is not to stress about the little things. I chose this because with exams around the corner, I think it is important that I prioritise things and remember to keep things in perspective. I haven’t chosen this as a New Year’s resolution before, but I do try not to stress about everything (although it doesn’t often work)!"

4. Gemma Aitchison

Gemma: "My resolution is to make the most out of every opportunity that comes my way. Normally, I aim to work hard (or something along those lines), but this year I wanted to make my resolution worthwhile. Being in the last year of sixth form, I know it’s going to be a tough year and I want to try to focus on the important things like exams, without stressing about other things!"

5. Joe Paddon

Joe: "My New Year’s resolution is to substitute some hours spent watching Netflix to study instead, although this may prove hard with the new series of Suits and House of Cards coming out early 2015! I’ve been wasting too much time watching television series at the moment and I need to start doing more school work. Admittedly I haven’t tried this before, but then why would I have wanted to?"

6. Mallory Tovey

Mallory: "I’ve decided that for next year, I plan to get fit. I have chosen it because since starting sixth form, I have done less sport than before. I’ve also realised how much I enjoy it when I play sports with my youth group! So I would like to get fit again to become healthier whilst enjoying playing sports again. I tried this resolution when I was younger, and got involved in lots of different sport and activities."

7. Mel Vijayakumar

Mel: "My New Year’s resolution is to make a revision timetable and stick to it! I have chosen to do this so I can manage my time more efficiently and won't panic before exams (something that happens far too often). I haven’t tried this before, so it will be interesting to see how it goes…"

8. Rachael Bradbury

Rachael: "My New Year’s resolution is to stay positive! I can do this at times, but I am driven to focus on this next year more so. I’ve chosen this because I know I worry a lot about the small things (especially around exam time!) so would love to combat this and have a happier future."

9. Georgie Bryant

Georgie: "My New Year's resolution is to try harder in school and stay on top of my work.
I've chosen this because over the last few years I've lost my motivation and really wish to get it back! This is a resolution I have never tried before, but I know I need to try hard and I really need to step up for university."

And finally, the perspective of a current uni student...

10. Daisy Sawyer

Daisy: "My New Year’s resolution is to learn to budget properly. Being a media and communications student at Swansea University has meant I have to take good care of my money. I’ve chosen this resolution because being at uni made me learn that money can just disappear! I haven’t tried this resolution before, but I really should have done."